Illinois ties bond funding for state projects at 1.1 billion
Governor Pat Quinn signed legislation to authorize 1.1 billion in bonds for statewide transportation projects. The measure aims to improve roads bridges and infrastructure while creating jobs and boosting development. No bond sales are planned for the rest of 2014 officials said.
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FAA Bans U S Flights to Israel Amid Gaza Crisis
U S and European carriers suspend flights to Israel after a rocket near Ben Gurion Airport. FAA orders up to 24 hour halt. Kerry and Ban Ki moon seek cease fire. Palestinian death toll over 630 with 75 percent civilians. Hamas claims soldier capture remains unconfirmed.
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Firefighters advance against Washington’s largest wildfire
Fire crews pressed containment on the Carlton Complex fire east of the Cascade Mountains as it grew to 243000 acres. The blaze prompted new evacuations for about 100 Carlton residents while 200 homes were lost and more than 1200 structures evacuated at peak. Dozens of power lines were destroyed and one man died protecting his home.
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Boko Haram Moves Unopposed In Damboa Gap After Weekend Attacks
Witnesses and security sources say Boko Haram seized Damboa and blocked roads after weekend raids. A Red Cross official reported about 50 deaths and 15 000 civilians displaced in Damboa and neighboring villages, with troops absent for two weeks. The insurgents threaten a strategic gain with highway access to Borno.
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McDonald pledges fixes at Veterans Affairs
Barack Obama’s nominee Robert McDonald vows to fix systematic failures at the VA and hold employees accountable for misconduct. He outlines a 90 day plan to restore veterans care, with Congress debating a reform bill and the agency seeking 17.6 billion dollars in extra funding over three years.
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